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N720 DBA

1996 Rover 418

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,307 mi
Last recorded141,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 418121,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN720 DBA
MakeRover
Model418
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 141,307 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 134,063 miles

Engine oil leak

Gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2011 129,102 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

pin missing in tow bar

Fail 15 Jun 2011 129,094 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

pin missing in tow bar

Pass 8 Jul 2010 121,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 116,776 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 116,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 113,073 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,289 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 100,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 93,333 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 93,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

How Reliable is the Rover 418?

Based on 44,803 MOT tests across 9,538 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
5,608
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
9,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 4,476
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,183
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,072
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,405
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,739
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N720 DBA is a 1996 Rover 418 in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Rover 418 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 121,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 418 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 4,476 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N720 DBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 418 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 418 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N720 DBA registered?

N720 DBA is a 1996 Rover 418, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N720 DBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N720 DBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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